have you looked at the situation and taken god OUT of the equation? Or do you view everything through a book of fiction?
And having no idea what you were talking about, I said --
So, not having any earthly idea what you're saying, and since I'm not going to go on drugs to try and understand what you're saying -- I'd say to just read the Bible and see what God says. He explains it all.
So, now you say --
God does not explain it all. The bible is a work of fiction. And most importantly followers of God do not know it all.
And here's where it seems to get more confusing (by the moment), when we look back at your original statement, in addition to your follow-up.
Okay, you say, first of all, "God does not explain it all.". Now, initially that statement seems to presume (on your behalf) that there is a God in the first place. That's certainly a good position to start from. I would especially say so, since God says that He put that knowledge of Himself in everyone. Thus, at that beginning point -- so far so good.
But, then -- here is where it gets confusing. You say, next -- "The bible is a work of fiction." Okay, so we're to presume that there is a God (from your statement) but that the Bible is not anything from God (otherwise you would not say it's a work of fiction).
That is..., unless you're also presuming that God actually created that very "work of fiction" -- in which case -- the whole thing (that you said) would be getting more confusing by the second. But, I'm guessing you're not saying that.
So, now by "statement 2" -- we have a God, but we have no "Bible" from God. That's what I've gotten so far.
BUT..., you see..., when I look back at your first statement, you ask if I have "taken god OUT of the equation". Now, that's puzzling, in conjunction with the fact that you seem to say that there is a God in the first place. Now, I'm wondering -- if there is a God -- why would someone want to take God "out of the equation". It would seem all the more reason to include Him in the equation -- rather than take him out. Thus, you see how these statements are showing me the signs of "one mixed up dude".
But, continuing -- anyway -- and "slogging" through it all -- we come to the third statement of -- "And most importantly followers of God do not know it all." Now, it's getting really, really confusing at this point. The reason why?
You're saying that there exists a God, and apparently that this God has not spoken to us through the Bible (hence your statement that it's a work of fiction), and that the "followers of God do not know it all". You see..., at this point, I'm wondering with your scheme of things how the "followers" even know that they are "following God" -- if they have a "work of fiction". That would be quite a feat to be a "follower of God" and not even know the first thing about Him. And if we have nothing at all from Him then He's quite a demanding God, in that He expects us to "beat our way up to Him" to a place where no one has any knowledge of (since He has not told us, you see...)
But, you can't be that mixed up and confused -- so I'm presuming that there is some "other way" that you know about that these "followers" are supposed to "know something" about God.
HOWEVER, now I'm wondering how. And in fact, I'm wondering how these "followers" are supposed to know the least little thing -- much less "it all". I mean, does He talk to them some way? Or maybe there's another "book" that you're referring to? Or perhaps you're thinking that He uses ESP? Or does everyone just get together in a seance and chant? You'll have to "enlighten me" on that point.
And so, you've really got me confused about your view of God and the universe and people. I would sure like to hear how those "followers" (which you apparently admit are there, since you mention them) are even supposed to know the "first thing" about God -- in your scheme of things.
And it's still puzzling why you would maintain taking God out of the situation, if you know He's there. Here you've got a "key player" in the universe -- and you're saying to simply "ignore Him."
This will be interesting to hear how this god of yours works. He sure doesn't work the way the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob works. That's for sure. But, then again -- that may be the whole problem -- you're dealing with a different god (as are the Islamics and others).
This should be an enlightening response to all these questions.